Author
TOPRAK, Bilal
Publication Place
Mardin Artuklu University -
Mardin Artuklu University
Subject
Israel, Judaism, Myth, Zionism
Type
Book
Language
ara,eng
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Leitir Library
Library Asset ID
ISSN: 2148-3264, EISSN: 2687-427X, DOI: 10.34247/artukluakademi.1343869
Record ID
cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_85ddc829857c401295440afb7b834f36
Library Location
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Notes
This study deals with the instrumentalization of the sacred text in the context of Zionism and the founding myth of Israel. Zionism, which emerged as a colonial and nationalist movement in Europe, often referenced Jewish holy texts to strengthen its policies. In this context, it tried to legitimize the homeland issue, which is considered an indispensable part of nation states, with the myth of return to Palestine, and the occupation and settlement policies through the Zionist interpretation of the Book of Joshua. It is possible to say that the most visible and impressive form of these approaches is realized through the use of archeology and mapping studies based on the names mentioned in the sacred texts. Undoubtedly, for these stages to be realized, the idea of discrediting the exile and returning to the land of Israel and therefore to history was of great importance. It can be said that these processes were operated successfully by the founding powers of Israel. In this study, while constructing the Zionist understanding of history, the aspects from which the sacred text was taken as a reference and how it was applied through archeology and mapping are examined. In addition, the mythical narrative that emerges as a result of all this is also critically processed. This study deals with the instrumentalization of the Scripture in the context of Zionism and the founding myth of Israel. Zionism, which emerged as a colonial and nationalist movement in Europe, often made direct references to Jewish holy texts to strengthen its policies. In this context, it tried to legitimize the homeland issue, which is considered an indispensable part of nation-states, with the myth of return to Palestine, and the occupation and settlement policies through the Zionist eisegesis of the Book of Joshua. It is possible to say that the most visible and trenchant form of these approaches is realized through the use of archeology and mapping studies based on the names mentioned in the sacred texts. Undoubtedly, for the realization of these stages, the idea of discrediting the exile and returning to the land of Israel and thus to the history were of great importance. It can be said that the processes in relation were operated successfully by the founding powers of Israel. In this study, while constructing the Zionist understanding of history, it is examined from which aspects the Bible is referenced and how it is applied through archeology and mapping. In addition, the mythical narrative that emerged as a result of all these endeavors is critically examined.
Detaylı Başlık
İsrail’e Dönüş Miti Bağlamında Kutsal Metnin Araçsallaştırılması
